MOV to GIF Converter

How to Convert MOV to GIF Online

1. Upload Your MOV Video: Click "+ Add Files" to select a MOV file from your computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox. Works with iPhone recordings and QuickTime exports.
2. Set GIF Options: Choose start and end times to select your clip. Adjust resolution and frame rate in Advanced Options.
3. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your animated GIF.

Why Convert MOV to GIF?

iPhone Video to GIF

MOV is the default recording format on iPhones. Convert short iPhone clips into GIFs for messaging, social media, and memes — GIFs play automatically everywhere without a video player.

Quick Demos and Tutorials

Turn screen recordings (QuickTime on Mac exports MOV) into GIF demos for documentation, GitHub READMEs, Slack, and email — where embedded video isn't supported.

Social Media Content

Create reaction GIFs, product demos, and eye-catching animated content from your MOV video clips for Twitter/X, Discord, Reddit, and forums.

Tips for Best Results

• Keep clips under 5 seconds — GIF file size grows rapidly with duration
• Set width to 480-640px — Full HD is overkill for GIFs
• Use 10-15fps — Looks smooth at half the file size of 30fps
• Simple scenes compress better — Solid backgrounds produce smaller GIFs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I convert iPhone videos to GIF?

Yes. iPhone records in MOV format (H.264 or HEVC). Upload your iPhone video and select the clip you want as a GIF.

Can I select which part of the video to convert?

Yes. Set start and end times to extract exactly the portion you want.

Why is my GIF so large?

GIF is inherently inefficient for video content. Reduce resolution to 480px, lower frame rate to 10-12fps, and keep clips under 5 seconds for manageable file sizes.

Is it free?

Yes. Completely free with no watermarks, no sign-up required, and no file count limits.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Works in any modern browser on all devices — no app installation required.